On what compatibility of some aquarium fish with other fish depends
What breeds of ornamental fish are able to livetogether - this is the first thing you need to study before buying an aquarium. Some get along well together, others cause discomfort to each other, interfere with normal existence, and others even kill.
Compatibility of aquarium fish depends on the conditions of maintenance Photo: Getty What you need to consider before buying fish:
- size - large or small;
- conditions of maintenance - temperature, acidity and alkaline composition of water;
- character - calm or nimble;
- food - predatory, herbivores or omnivores;
- the continuation of the genus - the spawning or viviparous.
In addition, it is advisable to take into account behavioralfeatures. For example, the habit of burying themselves in the sand, guarding their territory, or the desire to flock together or live alone. Large species are cramped in large company, and when living with small fish, they swallow their fry. Active individuals irritate calm representatives and eat food faster. And for spawning species, special conditions are needed during the breeding season.
Examples of compatibility of aquarium fish in one aquarium
When choosing ornamental fish, you cannot rely only onon their appearance. There is a table that lists all breeds of aquatic animals and their compatibility with each other. After reviewing it, you should study the conditions of keeping and the behavioral characteristics of the representatives you like. Which breeds can get along together:
- sclerias - with goura, iris and sword;
- guppies - with zebrafish, botsia and tetrami;
- barbs - with soma corridors, pecilia and labeo;
- iris - with cockerels, zebrafish and swordfish;
- Labeo - with the tidbits, gurus and mollieses;
- catfish and coriander - with barbs, bastards and pecilia.
African and South American cichlids andAstronotus have a hard time getting along with any other species. Sometimes individual characteristics affect survival. Before buying pets, it is advisable to observe their behavior in the store, some friendly representatives can behave aggressively. Choosing aquarium fish is not as easy as it seems. To do this, you should take into account many criteria. Only a thorough study of the conditions of maintenance and behavioral characteristics of each subspecies guarantees peace and order inside the aquarium. See further:
